Hello 2021

I would like to wish my clients, fellow editors, cover designers, authors, readers, and anyone else I’ve ‘met’ through 2020 a fabulous new year. I’m looking forward to 2021 bringing a return to normality (and I’m saying that as someone...
Research: Pinning down the location

Research: Pinning down the location

One of the biggest issues I have had with my story is location, or more specifically, deciding on where , exactly, to place my story. I have a rough idea in my mind or what I want, but trying to pin down a location has been problematic. I wanted mountains but also a...

Film: Arctic Apocalypse (2019)

Synopsis A massive influx of glacial melting triggers a new ice age in the Northern Hemisphere, forcing a family to make their way across the ice-covered landscape before they are frozen out for good. Oh, this is bad, and I’m saying that as someone who...

The Occupation Thesaurus – and a chance to win

Those of you who know me, know that I love books related to the craft of writing and editing and that one of my absolute favourites is the Emotion Thesaurus. Well, today, I have something fun to share…and a chance to win some help with your writing bills. You...